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La Fonda On the Plaza vs El Rey Court
Both hotels are recommended by professional reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, La Fonda on the Plaza is preferred by most writers compared to El Rey Court. La Fonda on the Plaza ranks #3 in Santa Fe with accolades from 12 publications like Forbes Travel Guide, Fodor's and DK Eyewitness.
La Fonda On the Plaza
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100 E San Francisco St., Santa Fe, NM 87501
From $182 /night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
Fodor's
"Some suites have fireplaces; the rooftop suites are the most luxurious and include Continental breakfast and private concierge services."
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Frommer's
"Whether you stay in this hotel or not, it's worth strolling through just to get a sense of how Santa Fe once was -- and in some ways still is."
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Jetsetter
"Newly renovated New Mexico–style digs with a bell tower bar, an award-winning restaurant and 92 years of history."
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Travel + Leisure
"The rooftop Bell Tower Bar is the place for sunset cocktails with a view of the Jemez Mountains."
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Star
"Built in 1920 to replace the century-old original, it features hand-painted murals and stained glass throughout, and plenty of nooks and crannies where you sit and soak up the atmosphere."
El Rey Court
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1862 Cerrillos Road, Santa Fe, NM 87505
From $110 /night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
Fodor's
"The kind of place where Lucy and Ricky might have stayed during one of their cross-country adventures, the El Rey was built in 1936 but has been brought gracefully into the 21st century."
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Frommer's
"Staying at "The King" makes you feel like you're traveling the old Rte. 66 through the Southwest."
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Be sure to request a room as far back as possible from Cerrillos Road.
Travel + Leisure
"A decidedly offbeat five-acre compound comprising 86 rooms in every imaginable configuration and style."
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Rough Guide
Star
"This white-painted adobe compound, here since the 1930s, offers the most character and best value of the Cerrillos Road motels."
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Ask for a room away from the road.
Michelin Guide
"Built in the 1930s, renovated and well maintained, the motel boasts a Southwestern decor of hand-painted tiles and hand-crafted furnishings."
